Transportation: Parents' Choice
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Helmets!
Asked by M.F. from Houston
on February 1, 2012
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My kids (3 n 4) have the neighbor kids come over and play in our yard regularly. I think they are 5 n 6. We have a large driveway that is fenced in and the kids enjoy ...
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- If they don't want to wear helmets in your driveway, then don't let them ride their bikes in your driveway. Send them home. If they want to come over and ride their ...
- I ABSOLUTELY agree with the other posters so far! Your house, your rules. Don't like it? Go home. Sorry.
- If your rules state that all kids wear helmets while riding on your property, them provide the helmets and stick to your guns. Just spray them out with lysol (not blea...
7 Week Old Miserable, Not Tolerating Formula... Any Thoughts?
Asked by R.M. from Boston
on January 30, 2011
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My baby is almost 8 weeks old, she was born 5 weeks early. She is formula fed (I was unable to breastfeed). Started on similac, then went to similac sensitive becaus...
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- I agree try the soy could be milk sensitivity. That is what worked for us. Now I will say she did continue to throw up constantly with Similiac until we switched to ...
- Hi, I think going to the GI is a great idea. They will probably try zantac then prevacid/nexium. Also try holding the baby upright for 30 minutes after feeding. This ...
- I had a friend that had a baby with a similar problem. He threw up EVERYTHING; Similac, Isomil, lactose free stuff, low iron stuff, soy stuff, Nutrimigen, Alimentum, ...
Constipation in 3 Month Old
Asked by M.S. from Mobile
on October 4, 2006
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I am looking for any suggestions to try for my constipated 3 month old son. For the past couple of weeks I have been slowly switching my son from breastmilk to formul...
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- Hi M.. One thing you might want to try is giving him plenty of water to help him along the way. Another thing to try is juicy juice or baby juice that helped my son wh...
- M., Here is a list of things I've tried with my kids that has worked (I've had 2 with this problem) I didn't do them all at one time, but sometimes things stoppe...
- To sound like a broken record, I had the same problem when I started giving my baby formula. Try alternating the enfamil with the parents choice formula from walmart e...
Unvaccinated Kids & Disclosure
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on September 28, 2010
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If your child knew un-vaccinated kids, would you like to be made aware of that fact? Would it make a difference to you?
If you have children that are not vaccinated,...
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- My two oldest children are vaccinated, my youngest who has delays and is on the Autism spectrum is not fully vaccinated. We started him late on vaccines and have gone ...
- I do not know of any daycares, preschools, or public/private schools that does not require the student to have immunizations up-to-date. The debte over to vaccinat...
- I would like to know. But because I vax my kids, there shouldn't be a big deal about my kids playing with them. There are some vaxes that are required for school. B...
What to Add/leave off Baby Registry?
Asked by S.J. from Wausau
on December 31, 2008
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Hi - I am wondering what items other Moms have put on their Baby Registry, and what items you would leave off? Obviously, leave off clothes, but is there anything you ...
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- I agree with Anne. Register for everything you want or think you may need. I had a lot of people pool together and get me some of the bigger purchases. I also regis...
- I read a few of the responses, and I agree with most of them, only request one kind of bottle, they seriously take up so much room, and you will end up prefering one b...
- i agree about the diaper genie....waste of money. at our house garbage goes out every day anyways. but onesies are a big must. i used cloth diaper as burp towels.
Cost-cutting
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on August 16, 2008
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Hi everyone!
My husband and I have decided that it's best for me to stay home with our newborn and our 2 year old. I have always worked, so this will be very new for...
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- I didn't see anyone recommending "Vonage". About 2 years ago, I went through a major cost cutting exercise and cut out the satellite tv and the home phone. I signed ...
- I have several - but I want to turn you on to livingonadime.com, Hillbilly housewife, and everyday cheapskate. I also want to make you - and every other mom on here...
- Use Grocery Game it is a wonderful way to save money. On Tuesdays the ads come in the mail, I keep them for the week. When it is time to go grocery shopping I make my ...
Older Mom Thinking About Having a Second Child
Asked by S.M. from New York
on June 20, 2008
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I am going to be 37 next month and already have a 15 month old beautiful son. My husband is a 11 years older than me and I am really wrestling with the question of if...
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- if you didn't have any pregnancy issues with your first pregnancy, then definitely do it. I have 2 friends and sister in law who just now (last month) had their 2nd & ...
- I had my 3rd when I was 38 and a friend of mine had her 3rd at 40! If you want another child then go for it because if you don't you might regret it later on.
- Hi there!! I had my first at 35 and my second last year at 37. So right now, I'm the proud mommy of an almost 4 year old (he'll be 4 on 7/1 and I'll be 39 on 7/15!!) a...
A Boy with ADHD, Mom's Tired of Yelling
Asked by N.M. from Chicago
on May 8, 2008
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If anyone could help me, I will listen and take any pointers. My son was finely diagnosed with ADHD. He is 6 1/2 years old. It's been a very long process to finally ge...
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- I work with a wellness company that strives to make our lives safer and healthier. I have a rather long testimonial that you would find interesting to read. I would p...
- I know it is hard and scarey to put your child on medication. I, too, have a son (15 now) with ADHD and I was asked a long time ago if I would hesitate to medicate m...
- Hello, I have a child with ADHD and tried just about everything. The doctors put him on meds at 4. I agreed since they told me he needed it or his develpmental de...
How to save on Grocery Bill
Asked by R.N. from Cincinnati
on October 12, 2008
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Can anyone give me some advice on how to save on our monthly grocery bill? I have a hard time keeping it under $500-600 a month and that's just for a family of three!...
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- Find another mom or two to share items w/ that you can get from wholesale clubs like Sams or Costco. You CAN get good deals on bulk. Get together and prepare mea...
- Hi there. I understand your concern. I cut coupons and only shop at Giant Eagle as they give fuel perks for each $50 you spend. (Also, I know the store layout and it's...
- R....I have never ever spent that much in a month on groceries. Do you buy prepackaged meals? Do you buy a lot of pop and beer? I can buy a chicken and cook it in t...
Working Parents , Stay at Home Parents, Single Parents.
Asked by D.A. from Los Angeles
on October 7, 2008
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I would like to find out the opinion of the all parents out there? I am a working mom and I choose to be a working mom. I am a better mom because I get out and work,...
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- Hi D.! I am a stay at home mom, and personally feel everyone's situation is different.We all have to make the same decision when our little ones are born. Some deci...
- You are right it is a PERSONAL choice. I worked all through my sons first year of life. At first I felt a bit guilty but not for long, my son LOVED going to daycare ...
- I am a stay at home mom, by choice. There are days when I envy moms who work outside the home. It can be overwhelming to be around my kids 24/7. Sometimes I wish I...
